George David TE AU

Regimental number9/525
AddressColac Bay
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, George Pauley, Colac Bay Southland
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Three squadrons of the Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment left New Zealand on board 'Hawke's Bay', and one squadron on board 'Verdala'. From the Nominal Roll it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankPrivate
Final unitNew Zealand (Maori) Pioneer Battalion
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'For consistent good work during the period 25th February 1918 to 16/17th September 1918 while the Battalion has been in the Ypres and Hebuterne Sectors. Te Au has repeatedly shown coolness and bravery under shell fire and he is a most reliable man.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 18 January 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Mounted Rifles/Main Body

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